Auto Dealers Being Sued for Racial Discrimination
Vegas car dealers Shack-Findlay recently found themselves being sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for racial discrimination and harassment. The suit is seeking backpay, reinstatement, implementation of new company policies and an permanent injunction against any further discrimination.
Two African-American men claim that while they were employed by the auto dealer they had to endure racial slurs, ethnic jokes and a hostile workplace because of their race. They also claim they were the victims of retaliation. The men haven’t worked for the company for more than three years.
An internal investigation by the company turned up nothing. The EEOC won’t say what information it has that led to the bringing of the suit.
Tennessee law protects workers against racial discrimination and harassment. No on should have to work in a hostile environment because of their race. We are experienced in this type of problem and are here to help. Please call us at 800-705-2121 or email us and we’ll do what we can to make things right for you. You don’t have to suffer alone.
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Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
